June 11, 2012

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Andrew

(Legal disclaimer: Andrew's participation in today's Julia's Bookbag (henceforth known as 'blog') post was unwilling, under duress, and should in no way be construed as something he would participate in of his own accord inasmuch (LOVE that legal term!) the pictures and text herein were used without his express consent and/or knowledge, and therefore the fact that this written communication (henceforth known as 'blog post') exists will be held as leverage over the first party (henceforth known as 'Melissa') for as long as 'Melissa' requests any favor for the rest of her life.)

In honor of Father's Day approaching this weekend, I thought we'd spend more quality time this week focusing on the raison d'etre for my bloggy-- my husband Andrew. His invaluable tech support is the only reason I can keep blogging. Case in point: a few weeks ago, I clicked on the Julia's Bookbag homepage only to see a screen stating that Google was unable to find my blog. I ran screaming to Andrew, who calmly shrugged and said, "Huh. Guess the internet's broken."

(He did in fact investigate and helped calm me down and taught me a tiny lesson about servers. It was all fine. But the point is that he calms me down on a daily basis. He's awesome that way. However, as you're going to see, he is not so awesome at being interviewed...or maybe he is...if you like short interviews where you don't find out anything)

Melissa: Hey Andrew, I'm going to interview you!

Andrew: What?

Melissa: For the blog!

Andrew: That's not going to happen.

(two days later)

Melissa: Let's do that interview!!

Andrew: Fine.

Melissa: What should we talk about?

Andrew: I don't know.

Melissa: What's your favorite movie?

Andrew: I don't know.

Melissa: What's your favorite food?

Andrew: I don't know.

Melissa: This joke isn't going to be funny much longer.

Andrew: It's not a joke.

Andrew: What's YOUR favorite movie or book?

pause

Andrew: If you have to think about it, you don't have one.

Melissa: I don't know!

Andrew: See?

Melissa: Can't we tell something about you?? SOME nugget of information??

Hahahaha! I love the third photo from the bottom... kitty is looking at you from the corner of her eye and likely saying, "Yeah, he loves me more than you. You know it. I know it. Get used to it, Melissa." ;)

I also should let you know that when I first decided to 'interview' him, the mere prospect caused me to laugh hysterically and dance around for about 10 minutes. I have no idea why, I just thought it was the funniest thing ever. Of course when I sat down to get something out of him, he refused to talk, but even when Andrew sits doing nothing, he can still manage to be somewhat amusing :)

Well, I am not showing this to Noah-- he'll be finished with his grin and bear it cooperation for sure if I do!

I always joke to Robyn that Noah and Trapper should start their own blog-- well the anti-blog. Perhaps Andrew would like to get in on that with them-- I suspect it would mostly be mockery of us which would probably be more popular than books which is just sad.

Yes you should! yes yes! I was going to make Andrew write a post but decided that would be a tortuous exercise in futility, so I thought an interview would be easier...not sure it was any less tortuous....

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I'm the creator of Julia's Bookbag and Julia's Book Boxes. Ask me about ordering the current book surprise box! Vintage, current, and unique book finds are my passion, along with treats, teas, and all things cozy.